#part of the group of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid detected in Pepe‘ekeo well; amount within acceptable federal standards
The substance is part of a concerning group of substances because of their persistence in the environment and links to adverse health outcomes; it is one of thousands of human-made compounds commonly used in non-stick, non-stain and water-resistant industrial and household products.
